Plano elects four council members and approves historic $650 million bond referendum

The Plano City News broadcast on May 10, 2025, featured significant updates regarding local governance, community events, and city services. Hosted by Steve Stoler, Plano's Business Development Relations Director, the episode began with the announcement of the recent city council elections. Mayor John Muns was reelected unopposed, and four new council members—Bob Kerr, Chris Krupa Downs, Steve Levine, and Vidal Quintanilla—were elected to serve.

In a historic move, voters approved all seven propositions in the city's largest bond referendum, totaling $650 million. These funds will be allocated for various projects, including essential street improvements and the construction of a new police headquarters.

The broadcast also highlighted the upcoming annual Peace Officers Memorial service, scheduled for May 15. This event will honor Texas peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year. Community members are invited to attend in person or watch the live stream on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, or PlanoTV.org.

In library news, the Schimmelfinig Library will temporarily close for shelving replacement starting May 10. During this period, services will be relocated to Haggard Library, and patrons can return borrowed materials to other library locations. Residents are encouraged to use the Plano library app for updates and access to digital resources.

Additionally, the annual "Bike with the Mayor" event took place this week, where Mayor Muns led a small group of riders along the Bluebonnet Trail, organized by the Plano Bike Ambassadors and the E Z Riders. This event marked the kickoff of Bike Month in May.

The episode concluded with a feature on the pet of the week, Sadie, a 10-year-old Australian cattle dog mix available for adoption at the Plano Animal Shelter. Viewers were directed to the city’s website for more information on available pets.

For further updates and community news, residents are encouraged to follow Plano's social media channels and visit the official city website at Plano.gov.